It’s that time again! As is the case every September, CFCR is proud to present our annual FM-Phasis fundraising drive! 2013 marks CFCR’s 22nd year broadcasting at 90.5 MHZ on Saskatoon’s FM airwaves. And so, we bring you "Hz So Good" ("Hertz So Good"), a two-week funding campaign that aims to raise $70,000 for Saskatoon’s one and only community radio station.
The funds raised during FM-Phasis go towards improving your listening experience, from upgrades to our equipment to ever-expanding and improving our online presence (remember, you can listen to us right here at CFCR.ca). There are lots of exciting things happening around FM-Phasis, including Grand Prizes, Early Bird Prizes as well as FM-Phasis Fest, a six-show music festival spread across of the funding drive.
Now, you might be asking yourself, "How much should I pledge?" Well, while we are happy to accept any pledge, no matter how small, there are some perks to loosening those purse strings a bit. Here's a list of what you can get with your pledge:
You can also listen for individual hosts offering up some of their own prizes on top of all the loot you'll be receiving from the station.
Early Bird Prize #1: Awl Shoppe - Two-piece Luggage Set, featuring a Hardshell Eagle Creek piece and a Briggs & Riley Executive clamshell backpack. ($800 value)
Early Bird Prize #2: St. John's Music - Your choice of either a Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS with a natural wood finish, a three-ply tortoise shell pickguard and rosewood fret board ($1071.40 value) OR a Fender American Highway One Precision Bass with a three-tone sunburst finish and rosewood fret board. ($1071.40 value)
The Early Bird draw will be made on The Buzz on Tuesday, October 8th.
Grand Prize Draw #1: Broadway BID - Broadway Shopping Spree. Includes gift certificates from El Mercado Las Palapas, Modern Country Interiors, Weczeria, Cantrill Muscle Therapy, Enigma Salon/Studio, Bill's House of Flowers, Calories, Clay Studio, and Sandbox in the City. ($1000 value)
Grand Prize Draw #2: Escape Sports - Surftech Blacktip Stand-Up Paddleboard w/ paddle. ($1000 value)
Grand Prize Draw #3: Doug’s Spoke N’ Sport - Shopping Spree towards absolutely ANYTHING in the store. ($1000 value)
Grand Prize Draw #4: "The Children's Kingdom" - Original artwork by local artist Hugo Alvarado, valued at $3900 (41" x 37" Framed)
CFCR would like to thank everyone for their support of community radio in Saskatoon! Help make "Hz So Good" CFCR’s best year ever by making your pledge today!
Here is your complete guide to FM-Phasis 2013:
FM-Phasis runs from September 14th to 27th. This year, there are lots of ways to easily pledge your support to CFCR:
Once you’ve pledged your support to CFCR, it will be time to actually pay us (unless you did so up front!)… If you pledge $25 or more and pay before 5pm on October 4th, you’ll also get your name put in to win one of the following Early Bird Prize draws:
Now check out the fabulous Grand Prizes that may be yours with your donation:
So now you're set. If you have any questions regarding your donation or any of the information given above, please feel free to contact us by calling (306) 664-6678 or email us at cfcr@cfcr.ca. We'll have CFCR staff and/or supervisors present during our extended office hours (9am – 9pm everyday throughout the campaign) as well as our crack team of volunteers at the ready to process your donation.